Thinking about S1 for the moment, what might the following look like in practice for ICT dept and all other depts?
I believe that while an ICT teacher 'teaches' the application, pupils should be given the chance to use their knoweldge at the same time by appying what they are currently learning in other subjects.
Alan #1100ff
Third level
Practical application in an S1 ICT class?
Practical application in S1 classes across school?
From my studies of technologies in the world around me, I can begin to understand the relationship between key scientific principles and technological developments. TCH 3-01a
I can explore and use the features of a variety of familiar and unfamiliar software to determine the most appropriate to solve problems or issues. TCH 3-03a
I enhance my learning by applying my ICT skills in different learning contexts across the curriculum. TCH 3-04a
How do we ensure that pupils always get the same message/are not unnecessarily confused?
Eg - use of PowerPoint - assumption pupils can use it, but most don't effectively - too much text, flying everywhere, bad colour choice - and that's just most teachers!
When participating in an enterprise activity, I can explore ethical issues relating to business practice and gain an understanding of how businesses help to satisfy needs. SOC 3-20a
In a business environment, I explore and use data handling software which allows me to search, sort, calculate, interpret, retrieve or display information.TCH 3-06a
Scenario style simulated tasks, sole trader business - we currently do this in S2
When participating in a collaborative enterprise activity, I can develop administrative and entrepreneurial skills which contribute to the success of the activity. TCH 3-07a
I can select and use a range of media to present and communicate business information. TCH 3-07b
Using appropriate software, I can work individually or collaboratively to design and implement a game, animation or other application. TCH 3-09a
Working with Computing (I don't have the knowledge!)
Tie in with Art, English, history???
By considering ways to protect technological devices, I can act safely and responsibly when selecting and using different technologies to communicate and collaborate. TCH 3-08a
I can build a digital solution which includes some aspects of multimedia to communicate information to others.TCH 3-08b
Having gained knowledge and understanding of the components of a computer, I can make an informed choice when deciding on the system required for a specific purpose.TCH 3-08c
I believe that while an ICT teacher 'teaches' the application, pupils should be given the chance to use their knoweldge at the same time by appying what they are currently learning in other subjects.
Alan #1100ff
Eg - use of PowerPoint - assumption pupils can use it, but most don't effectively - too much text, flying everywhere, bad colour choice - and that's just most teachers!
Scenario style simulated tasks, sole trader business - we currently do this in S2
Working with Computing (I don't have the knowledge!)